Here we bring to you WION's climate tracker that showcases climate stories from across the globe: Heavy rains in Brazil this weekend killed at least 23 people in the southeastern states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo. In Malawi, where more than half of the nation has been declared a disaster zone. This comes following El Nino led dry spells that had left 23 of the nation's 28 districts with little or no harvest altogether. The nation, as the authorities are calling it, is now under a drought crisis. Watch to know more!

Brazil: Rain triggered floods kill 23 | Drought disaster in Malawi

Israel has vowed to achieve its Gaza Ambitions despite world leaders calling for an immediate ceasefire. Israeli offensive has triggered acute levels of hunger in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Starving Gazans forced to eat wild plants

The Congress is attacking former Kolkata high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay who recently joined the BJP. The former high court judge turned politician is facing Flack over his reported remark that he cannot choose between Gandhi and Godse. Watch to know more!

India: Congress slams BJP over Abhijit Gangopadhyay's ‘cannot choose between Gandhi & Godse’ remark

Arrested BRS MLC K Kavitha's police custody is coming to an end today and enforcement directorate officials will produce her before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court and file a petition seeking two more days custody. Watch in for more details!

Delhi Excise Policy Case: BRS leader K Kavitha's ED custody ends, to be produced in court

The BJP's fifth list of candidates for general elections has triggered a storm. This list has 111 candidates but the party has dropped as many as 47 sitting MPS from the list. Watch in for more details!

India Lok Sabha Polls 2024: BJP drops 37 sitting MPs in fresh list of Lok Sabha Candidates

China has implemented new government procurement guidelines. These guidelines prioritise domestic technology, phasing out U.S. Microprocessors like those from Intel and AMD, as well as Microsoft's windows operating system, from government computers and servers. This shift aims to promote domestic alternatives and potentially reduce reliance on foreign technology.

China bans Intel & AMD chips in government computers: Reports

With Russia unleashing a wave of missile strikes on energy infrastructure in Ukraine Ukrainian President Vladimir. Zelenskyy said that citizens are facing massive power supply crunch in cities like Kharkiv. Watch to know more!

Ukraine war: Russian strike on power infrastructure cripples Ukraine

From India to Europe, authorities are tightening regulations and wielding legal tools to dismantle the monopolies held by digital giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon. Watch to know more!

Governments pursue competition laws against tech monopolies

According to a study by Macro Polo a think tank run by The Paulson Institute in the United States, China is the biggest producer of a talent of AI talent in the world. Watch to know more!

China produces almost 50% of world's top AI researchers: Study

Senegal went to polls yesterday with the runup to election day marked by violence and anti-government demonstrations. The outgoing president Macky Sall has wowed to peacefully hand over office to his successor this comes after the country's top Court blocked his attempts to delay the elections for 10 months.

Senegal Election 2024: Two tax inspectors emerge as frontrunners in Senegal polls

Israeli forces took control of two more hospitals in Gaza on Sunday (Mar 24), amid claims that healthcare facilities in the besieged territory are used by Hamas operatives. The Palestinian Red Crescent said Israel’s offensive pinned down medical staff under heavy gunfire, killing at least one of its staff. It said Israeli tanks suddenly pushed back into areas around Al-Amal and Nasser hospitals in the southern city of Khan Younis. Watch to know more!

Gaza war: 2 more hospitals now under Israel’s control as IDF demands full evacuation: Hamas

Simon Harris is expected to become the new leader of Fine Gael. Harris, who is currently Ireland's minister for further and higher education, was the only candidate to seek the party leadership. Watch to know more!

Ireland: Simon Harris to become Ireland's youngest Prime Minister

As Jammu and Kashmir gears up for elections, the election commission recently said that women will comprise around 49% of Voters in the union territory. Watch to know more!

India: Jammu & Kashmir gears up for General Elections

Pope Francis unexpectedly skips homily during Palm Sunday mass service at the Vatican. The service marks the most sacred week in the church's calendar as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter. Watch to know more!

Palm Sunday 2024: 25,000 people attend mass held in St. Peters' square in Vatican

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister has claimed that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida recently conveyed his intention to meet the North Korean leader soon. Kim however has said that improving bilateral relations between the two countries will depend on whether Japan can make what he describes as practical political decisions. Watch to know more!

Japan PM Fumio Kishida proposes summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Former US president Donald Trump is hurtling towards a critical deadline in his most costly legal battle to date. He faces the severe risk that New York's attorney general will begin trying to collect a $454 million civil business fraud judgment against him today. Watch to know more!

Trump Civil Fraud Case: Will appeals court give last-minute reprieve?

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni is seeking 100,000 euros in damages over deepfake videos. Pornographic deepfake videos of Meloni were made and uploaded online. She wants to donate the compensation to support victims of male violence. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Giorgia Meloni seeking 100,000 euros in damages over deepfake videos

India has deployed indigenous anti-drone system along the border with China. The Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction system, made by DRDO and Bharat Electronics, can soft kill and hard kill enemy drones.

India counters Chinese aerial threat at LAC, deploys new anti-drone system

In a secret report presented to the Canada's Justin Trudeau government, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has said that broke Canadians could soon start a civil unrest movement.

Are 'broke' Canadians planning a civil unrest?

#Gravitas | On Friday, Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, was sent to a six-day Enforcement Directorate custody over his alleged involvement in an excise policy case. According to ED, Kejriwal was the 'kingpin' of the scam, and the money was allegedly used for the Goa Legislative Assembly elections in 2022. The central agency arrested Kejriwal on Thursday night on charges of corruption in relation to the case.

Arvind Kejriwal Sent to 6-day ED Custody in Excise Policy Case

In the latest, Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin has&nbsp;pledged to take decisive measures against those responsible for the attack&nbsp;at Moscow's Crocus City Hall on Friday (Mar 22), resulting in the death&nbsp;of at least&nbsp;133 people. In other news, the US&nbsp;Senate approved a funding package for the government, preventing a partial shutdown of federal operations. In India, the ministry of foreign affairs&nbsp;summoned the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy for his comments on the arrest of&nbsp;Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-vows-action-after-moscow-terror-attack-says-attackers-tried-to-flee-towards-ukraine-703522">Putin vows action after Moscow terror attack, says attackers tried to flee towards Ukraine</a>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed action against perpetrators of the&nbsp;devastating attack in Moscow at the&nbsp;Crocus City Hall on Friday (Mar 22) that killed at least 133 people.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-summons-german-diplomat-to-mea-protests-germanys-comments-on-arvind-kejriwal-case-703448">India summons German diplomat to MEA, protests Germany’s comments on Kejriwal’s arrest</a>

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India's Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (Mar&nbsp;23)&nbsp;summoned the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy,&nbsp;George Enzweiler,&nbsp;to officially express the government's discontent over Germany's comments regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy scam case. The Ministry of External Affairs called Germany's statements a "blatant interference in India's internal matters."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-enters-partial-govt-shutdown-as-congress-works-to-pass-funding-deal-703343">US Senate passes funding package, averting partial shutdown of federal govt</a>

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The Senate on Saturday (Mar 23) passed a government funding package, averting a partial shutdown of the federal government. A report by CNN said the legislation would be next sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law and this is expected later in the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-says-alaska-airlines-passengers-are-crime-victims-after-mid-air-door-blowout-703411">FBI says Alaska Airlines passengers are possible 'crime victims' after mid-air door blowout</a>

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The FBI, while investigating the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max mid-air door-plug panel blowout case, have concluded that the passengers are likely&nbsp;victims of a crime.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-governor-bans-trans-medical-care-for-minors-vetoes-abortion-restrictions-703387">US: Governor bans trans medical care for minors, vetoes abortion restrictions</a>

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Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon on Friday (Mar 22) passed a bill which imposed significant barriers to abortion if it remains legal in the state. However, he signed legislation which banned gender-affirming care for minors.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-navy-dealt-with-13-major-incidents-in-last-100-days-in-western-indian-ocean-saved-110-lives-703530">Indian Navy dealt with 13 major incidents in last 100 days in Western Indian Ocean; saved 110 lives</a>

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As threats continue to loom in the western Indian Ocean, posing challenges to India's economic interests, the Indian Navy has undertaken several measures over the past 100 days including actively responding to and assisting in 13 major incidents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-court-extends-ed-custody-of-k-kavitha-till-march-26-in-excise-pmla-case-703534">Delhi court extends ED custody of K Kavitha till March 26 in excise PMLA case</a>

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A court in Delhi on Saturday (Mar 23) extended the Enforcement Directorate custody of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha till March 26.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-year-old-mauled-by-xl-bully-in-uk-after-government-banned-the-breed-703525">Three-year-old mauled by XL Bully in UK after government banned the breed</a>

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A three-year-old boy underwent surgery after being mauled by the family's XL Bully dog in Doncaster, UK. The incident occurred when the child climbed on the dog, leading to serious injuries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-has-almost-half-billion-dollars-in-cash-but-wont-clear-454mn-judgment-703311">Trump has almost ‘half-billion dollars’ in cash but ‘won’t clear’ $454mn judgment</a>

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Former US president Donald Trump revealed Friday (Mar 22) that he is having almost a half-billion dollars in cash but he won’t use it to clear the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him in New York. The former president said he would rather spend the money on his presidential campaign ahead of the November elections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-dont-mess-with-the-england-flag-says-pm-rishi-sunak-as-kit-gets-update-703382">Football: Don't mess with the England flag, says PM Rishi Sunak as kit gets update</a>

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The bright red cross on a white background that is England's national flag should not be messed with, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday (March 22), after Nike's blue and purple alteration to the design on soccer shirts left many fans angry.

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In the latest, Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to take decisive measures against those responsible for the attack at Moscow's Crocus City Hall on Friday (Mar 22), resulting in the death of at least 133 people.

In the latest, Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to take decisive measures against those responsible for the attack at Moscow's Crocus City Hall on Friday (Mar 22), resulting in the death of at least 133 people. In other news, the US Senate approved a funding package for the government, preventing a partial shutdown of federal operations. In India, the ministry of foreign affairs summoned the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy for his comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Click on the headlines to read more. Putin vows action after Moscow terror attack, says attackers tried to flee towards Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed action against perpetrators of the devastating attack in Moscow at the Crocus City Hall on Friday (Mar 22) that killed at least 133 people. India summons German diplomat to MEA, protests Germany’s comments on Kejriwal’s arrest India's Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (Mar 23) summoned the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, to officially express the government's discontent over Germany's comments regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy scam case. The Ministry of External Affairs called Germany's statements a "blatant interference in India's internal matters." US Senate passes funding package, averting partial shutdown of federal govt The Senate on Saturday (Mar 23) passed a government funding package, averting a partial shutdown of the federal government. A report by CNN said the legislation would be next sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law and this is expected later in the day. FBI says Alaska Airlines passengers are possible 'crime victims' after mid-air door blowout The FBI, while investigating the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max mid-air door-plug panel blowout case, have concluded that the passengers are likely victims of a crime. US: Governor bans trans medical care for minors, vetoes abortion restrictions Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon on Friday (Mar 22) passed a bill which imposed significant barriers to abortion if it remains legal in the state. However, he signed legislation which banned gender-affirming care for minors. Indian Navy dealt with 13 major incidents in last 100 days in Western Indian Ocean; saved 110 lives As threats continue to loom in the western Indian Ocean, posing challenges to India's economic interests, the Indian Navy has undertaken several measures over the past 100 days including actively responding to and assisting in 13 major incidents. Delhi court extends ED custody of K Kavitha till March 26 in excise PMLA case A court in Delhi on Saturday (Mar 23) extended the Enforcement Directorate custody of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha till March 26. Three-year-old mauled by XL Bully in UK after government banned the breed A three-year-old boy underwent surgery after being mauled by the family's XL Bully dog in Doncaster, UK. The incident occurred when the child climbed on the dog, leading to serious injuries. Trump has almost ‘half-billion dollars’ in cash but ‘won’t clear’ $454mn judgment Former US president Donald Trump revealed Friday (Mar 22) that he is having almost a half-billion dollars in cash but he won’t use it to clear the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him in New York. The former president said he would rather spend the money on his presidential campaign ahead of the November elections. Football: Don't mess with the England flag, says PM Rishi Sunak as kit gets update The bright red cross on a white background that is England's national flag should not be messed with, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday (March 22), after Nike's blue and purple alteration to the design on soccer shirts left many fans angry.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's liberal government on Thursday survived a no confidence motion...Can Trudeau regain lost ground before 2025 polls?

Canada: Justin Trudeau's government survives no-confidence vote

It has been about 48 hours since Ireland's Prime Minister announced his decision to step down. The move came as a surprise for the entire country with elections slated for early next year. Watch in for more details!

Ireland | Simon Harris: The lone contender in PM's race

Senegal to vote in Presidential polls on Sunday. The African nation that is usually known for its stability in an otherwise turbulent region it's now facing a 10th presidential election. The vote originally scheduled for February was delayed by President Saul sparking protests and raising concerns about Democratic backsliding in the country.

Will Senegal see fourth democratic transition?

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